Nikon D90

The newest mid-range Nikon SLR, the D90 uses the 12.3 Mpix sensor and EXPEED image processor from the D300 to provide remarkably low noise images. It has the Nikon Scene Recognition System and 11 point autofocus along with 3D Color Matrix Metering II – all in all providing superior color balance and exposure control with very rapid autofocus. And automatic face detection is now built into the Scene Recognition System.

The D90 can shoot a 4.5 frames per second and the 920,000 pixel LCD provides excellent visability for image and histogram review. It has 1 button Live View and an ISO range of 200 to 3200. A superb SLR with a brand new feature: its the only Nikon SLR that can also shoot movies (1280 X 720 pixel resolution at 24 fps) with sound. The D90 has a built in lens drive so it will autofocus with older, non AF-S lenses.

The D90 uses SD cards, not CF cards – we don’t want you to get the camera and not have the right cards.

Roger’s take: You know why Southern zoos are better than Northern zoos? Well, a Northern zoo has a little plaque describing the animal and its habitat. Southern zoos include that, and also a recipe. The D90 is the Southern zoo of SLRs: it does all the camera stuff, plus it shoots high-def video. (Yeah, I know, you’re a photographer and you’ll never use the video feature. Sure you won’t.)

Other than that its a great camera at a really great price. How great? DXO shows clearly the D90 does better at high ISO than the D300. Of course its only 11 point autofocus, but they’re 11 really good autofocus points (unlike some brands we won’t mention), and the image quality is excellent.

Works Well With
Nikon SB-900
Nikon SB-600
Nikon SU-800
SD Memory Card
Tripod

Includes
Nikon D90 Camera Body
Body Cap
Strap
Battery
Charger
Manual or Cheat Sheet
Camera Bag